Category: P
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Partridgeberry
A spongy and saccharine scarlet fruit, known as a berry, that grows on a creeping evergreen plant indigenous to the Eastern regions of the United States. This fruit is sometimes referred to as a one berry.
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Parson’s Nose
Occasionally referred to as the portion of the rump in a bird, like a chicken or turkey, from which the tail feathers emerge. Another term for this particular part is Pope’s nose.
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Parmesan cheese
A pungent cheese renowned for its salty and smoky taste, firm texture, and usually employed in a grated form. This variety of cheese is produced in Parma and other regions as well. Parmesan, a robust Italian cheese crafted from partially skimmed milk, is renowned for its distinctive granular texture, earning it the name “Grana” in…
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Parmentier
Any dish that incorporates potatoes, given its name as a tribute to Parmentier, who introduced this starchy vegetable to France in the year 1786. The distinguished gentleman credited with introducing the potato to France during the eighteenth century is immortalized by his name, which now adorns various potato-based culinary creations.
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Parkin
A variant of oatmeal cake that incorporates flour, sugar, spices, and molasses into its composition. The batter is allowed to rest for a brief period before being baked, and the cake is most delectable when matured for a few days. This confection is particularly prevalent in the Northern region and is frequently prepared in celebration…
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Parker house roll
A roll folded over before baking, originated at the Parker House, a hotel in Boston.
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Parisienne sauce
A sugary condiment crafted from egg yolks, powdered sugar, and sherry that are whipped together over heat. Subsequently, a small amount of cream is gradually blended in.
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Parisian potato spoon
A diminutive spoon with a circular concave bowl and a keenly honed edge, specifically engineered for carving potatoes into spherical shapes, also referred to as olivette potatoes. It is comparable to the melon-baller utensil used in America.
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Paring knife
A petite blade with a lone sharp edge, designed for trimming and other assorted cutting tasks.
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Parfait amour
A saccharine alcoholic beverage that is tinted and imbued with the taste of violets and a hint of vanilla.